bandana

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi बंधन (bandhan, “the act of binding, a bond”), from Sanskrit बध्नाति (badhnāti, “he binds”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *bʰendʰ- (“to bind, bond”). Related to Hindi बाँधना (bāndhnā, “to tie”). Doublet of bind.

In classic literature

Synonyms

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